The Jonathan Creek Podcast

Recent episodes

1. Series Review – Episode 35 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   Aug 29, 201851 min

   After 34 podcasts covering 31 stories we've reached the final show. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at some of the overarching themes and messages from Jonathan Creek's run, along with their favourite moments, characters and episodes across the entire series.

2. Daemon’s Roost – Episode 34 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   Aug 15, 20181 hr 27 min

   Daemon's Roost was the final episode of Jonathan Creek's run (so far). A mysterious Gothic mansion conceals a number of disturbing secrets. In this podcast Gerry and Iain wonder how you would casually burn some guy to death with no repercussions.

3. The Curse of the Bronze Lamp – Episode 33 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   Aug 1, 201859 min

   The Curse of the Bronze Lamp was the final episode of Jonathan Creek's fifth season. An unexpected death helps Jonathan figure out a high profile kidnapping case. In this podcast Gerry and Iain tie knots in their undergarments to send the listeners a message.

4. The Sinner and the Sandman – Episode 32 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   Jul 18, 201852 min

   The Sinner and the Sandman was the second episode of Jonathan Creek's fifth season. A seemingly impossible prediction from a much-maligned magician has the whole village stumped. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider scavenging for lottery tickets.

5. The Letters of Septimus Noone – Episode 31 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   Jul 4, 20181 hr 3 min

   The Letters of Septimus Noone was the first episode of Jonathan Creek's fifth season. When a musical theatre star falls gravely ill in impossible circumstances, can Jonathan avoid being sucked into the investigation? In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider appointing a vigorous young sidekick with all the wrong ideas.

6. The Clue of the Savant’s Thumb – Episode 30 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   Jun 20, 20181 hr 33 min

   The Clue of the Savant's Thumb was the last of three Jonathan Creek specials between the fourth and fifth seasons. Life has changed for Jonathan, but can Joey persuade him to solve one more mystery when a friend dies in bizarre circumstances. In this podcast Gerry and Iain contemplate giving up podcasting to wear suits and work in an office on tasks completely divorced from our known skills.

7. The Judas Tree – Episode 29 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   Jun 6, 20181 hr 17 min

   The Judas Tree was the second of three Jonathan Creek specials between the fourth and fifth seasons. When a young woman's sanity comes under threat, Jonathan and Joey must separate truth from fiction. In this podcast Gerry and Iain contemplate forming a band comprised entirely of dog whistles.

8. The Grinning Man (2) – Episode 28 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   May 23, 201850 min

   The Grinning Man was the first of three Jonathan Creek specials between the fourth and fifth seasons. In the second half of the episode a woman is murdered before Joey's eyes and a dead bird gives Jonathan a vital clue. In this podcast Gerry and Iain conclude their look at this classic episode.

9. The Grinning Man (1) – Episode 27 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

   May 9, 201853 min

   The Grinning Man was the first of three Jonathan Creek specials between the fourth and fifth seasons. When a girl disappears from a supposedly haunted attic, Jonathan must identify an fifty-year-old death trap. In this podcast Gerry and Iain discuss the underrated genius of hanging disturbing art in guest accommodations.

10. Gorgons Wood – Episode 26 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Apr 25, 20181 hr 1 min

    Gorgons Wood was the final episode of Jonathan Creek's fourth season. After a mystical ancient statuette goes missing Jonathan and Carla must navigate a toxic case of sibling rivalry. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider the naming conventions for wooded areas in the United Kingdom.

11. The Chequered Box – Episode 25 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Apr 11, 20181 hr 7 min

    The Chequered Box was the penultimate episode of Jonathan Creek's fourth season. When a top police officer is witnessed at the scene of a gruesome murder, Jonathan and Carla search for an alternative explanation. In this podcast Gerry and Iain ponder the dynamics of mobile toileting.

12. The Seer of the Sands – Episode 24 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Mar 28, 201857 min

    The Seer of the Sands was the fourth episode of Jonathan Creek's fourth season. After the death of her partner, an American executive struggles to interpret his messages from beyond the grave. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at the sound thinking behind sending a fake psychic to help win you major business contracts.

13. The Tailor’s Dummy – Episode 23 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Mar 14, 20181 hr 10 min

    The Tailor's Dummy was the third episode of Jonathan Creek's fourth season. When the head of a major fashion house appears to commit suicide, Jonathan and Carla must uncover some family tensions to find the truth. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at creepy hoteliers and the value of a good safety chain.

14. Angel Hair – Episode 22 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Feb 28, 201859 min

    Angel Hair was the second episode of Jonathan Creek's fourth season. A famous composer and his pop star wife are shocked by a woman's ability to re-grow her hair in just 48 hours. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at the challenges of combining hostage-taking with time travel and what to do with a 12-foot tall ventriloquist's dummy.

15. The Coonskin Cap – Episode 21 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Feb 14, 201856 min

    The Coonskin Cap was the first episode of Jonathan Creek's fourth season. Jonathan and Carla are reacquainted over an apparent serial killer with a flair for the dramatic. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at deceptive appearances and working with your ex.

16. Satan’s Chimney (2) – Episode 20 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Jan 31, 201845 min

    Satan's Chimney was the 2001 Christmas Special episode of Jonathan Creek. The special featured a curious vindictive religious zealot and a tragically complicated mother-son relationship. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at the second half of the episode and a mystery unravelled.

17. Satan’s Chimney (1) – Episode 19 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Jan 17, 201852 min

    Satan's Chimney was the 2001 Christmas Special episode of Jonathan Creek. The special featured a mysterious castle and a seemingly-impossible locked room murder. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at the first half of the episode and some unchivalrous behaviour from Jonathan.

18. The Three Gamblers – Episode 18 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Jan 3, 20181 hr 1 min

    The Three Gamblers was the final episode of Jonathan Creek’s third season. This episode featured a corpse attempting to escape from a locked room. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at one last adventure for a favourite character.

19. Miracle in Crooked Lane – Episode 17 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Dec 20, 20171 hr 3 min

    Miracle in Crooked Lane was the fifth episode of Jonathan Creek’s third season. This episode featured a woman spotted alive and well just hours after an ultimately fatal accident. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at the risks of becoming too obsessed with Jonathan Creek.

20. Ghosts Forge – Episode 16 from The Jonathan Creek Podcast

    Dec 6, 201753 min

    Ghosts Forge was the fourth episode of Jonathan Creek’s third season. This episode featured a novelist, a shrine and a bad case of amnesia. In this podcast Gerry and Iain take a look at the ethics of tricking a person with no memory into living a life you've created for them.